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IMPROVEMENT I HOES.

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Be it known that I, THEODORE R. TIMBY, of'Saratoga Springs, in thecounty of Saratoga, and State of New York, have invented a new :rnduseful Improvement in Hoes; and Ido hereby declare that thefollowlng isa full, clear, and exa-ct description thereof, which will enable othersskilled' in the art to ,make and use `the saine, reference being had tothe accompanying drawings, forming part of this specification, in which-Figure l represents a side elevation of this invention.

Figure 2 is a horizontal section ofthe same, takenlin the planeindicated by the'lne zx, fig. 1.

Figure 3 is an -end View of the handle detached.

Similar lettersoi reference indicate like parts. v

This invention relates to a hoe with an angular cutting edge, whereby ahoe is obtained which passes easier into the ground than hoes oftheordinary construction. The handle ofthe hoe is provided with ahook-shaped abutment or finger-piece which prevents the hand fromslipping on the handle, and facilitating the operation of the hole.

A represents my hoe, the cutting edge of which is'made angular, so thatthe same gradually enters the ground, and opens the same from the centretoward the sidesof the hoe, with the greatest ease and facility. By'this arrangement a hoe is obtained which Works much easier than n hoeof the ordinary construction, and which cuts through weeds and grasswithout-dillculty. The handle B of my hoe is provided with a hook-shapedabutment or finger-piece, C, which isfsecured to its outer end. By thisabutment the hand is prevented from slipping on the handle, and the hoecan be operated with the hand half open,\'vl1erea.s with handles of theordinary construction the opera-tor is compelled to grasp the handleVery firmly, in order to'prevent it from slipping, and thereby the handis tired out. With my improvement the hoe can be handled with thegreatest ease, and without tiring out the hand.

Having thus described my invention, I claim as new, and desire to secureby Letters Patent- 1. As an article of manufacture, a hoe with anangular cutting edge, as herein described and represented.

2. The hook-shaped abutment C, in combination with handle B, and hoe A,as set forth.

THEODORE R. TIMBY.

Witnesses:

WM. F. MGNAMARA, W. I-IAUFF.

